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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-05-05

In the opinion of the Illinois Bureau
of Labor Statistics the solution of the
problem of prison labor lies in the ban
ishment of machinery from the prison
workshops. The bureau has recon-
mended that the conviets be employed,
under exclusive management of the
State, in such labor as may be per-
formed by hand. The contract system
was denounced in the report as the
worst of all. inasmuch as the products
of convict labor under this system are
thrown upon the market in disastrous
competition with the products of hon.
est industry.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-05-05
OFFICER j. R. McMAHoy. who was

OFFICER j. R. MCMAHON, who was
wounded in the leg at the Haymarket
bomb throwing in Chicago year ago,
is SAID to be in a critical condition
and not expected to recover. He was
never able to resume his duties after he
was wounded, owing to an injury to a
bone. A few weeks ago a surgical
operation on the wounded leg was per-
formed, but without effect. A second
operation was performed later. but in
stead of rallying, as expected, McMa-
hon has been sinking ever since.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-05-05

THE Princess Valerie, the second
daughter of the Austrian Emperor,
must be added to the list of royal au-
thors. She has just published some
verses in an annual periodical connect
ed with charitable institution for chill
dren, which the critics have pronounced
admirable
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-05-05

Two citizens of Bradford County,
Pa, were arrested a few days ago for
shipping 290 rabbits, &C pheasants, ten
Partridges and one squirrel, killed out
of season. Justice Codling, at Towan-
da, inflicted fines upon them amount
ing with costs to $4,000. They took an
appeal and were held in $1,000.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-05-05
A teacher's life i'm AIabama il

"A teachers life in Alabama is thus
partly described by committeeman
in letter to an Eastern friend: "She
tries to make every thing just as pleas
ant as she can. She doesn't mind
work. She takes the axe and cuts
wood-went to the woods one evening
after school and helped to saw off two
cuts after four o'clock The people
are very well satisfied with her.
Chica1o Tribune.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-05-05

THE guests who assembled to cele-
brate the marriage of Benito Herman
dez and Zuanita Alfredez near Merida
in Yucatan, Mexico, recently became
involved in a general fight, when seven
of them, including the groom, were
killed
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-05-05

The late Lieutenant Danenhower was
a tall and powerfully built man. He
was gentle of speech, courteous in man.
ner and was especially fond of chill
dren. He was extremely popular with
the cadets at the Naval Academy.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-05-05

WILLIAM C. JONES, a prominent
young officer, was thrown from his
horse the other day, during a street
parade at Clinton, n. c., causing a
strange fatality. His drawn sword
transfixed II. A. James, one of the
marshals, passing clear through his
bOdV
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-05-05

SIX tramps became engaged in a
fight at the natural gas well at Ander-
son, Ind, the other day. Two of them
were pushed into the flame of the burn
ing gas. One whose name was said to
be Donovan, inhaled the flames and
died almost instantly. George Dwyer,
of Erie, Pa, was burned almost be-
yond recognition and could not recover.
Three of the tramps were arrested.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-05-05

= Mr.. RIDER HAGGARD complains that
with all the immense popularity of his
novel in this country he has received
but thirteen pounds from the sale of
his books on this side of the Atlantic.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-05-05

A RECENT enactment of the Idaho
Legislature requires that all practicing
physicians in that Territory must file
their diplomas with the auditor and re-
corder of the county before continuing
their practice.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-05-05
MARINE DISASTERS.
Great Loss of Life From a Hurricane on the
Coast of Western Australia - Lobster
Fishers Lost.

Great Loss of Life From a Hurricane on the
Coast of Western Australia - Lobster
Fishers Lost.
LONDON, April GA dispatch from
Perth, the capital of Western Australia,
says: ga hurricane swept the northeas.
coast on the 22d inst. The pearl fishing
fleet, numbering forty boats, was destroyed
and $50 persons perished."
dispatch from Cooktown, Australia,
announces that the steamer Benton, Of
Singapore, was sunk in collision with q
bark off the island OF Formosa, and that
l50 persons were drowned. No Europeans
were lost
LOBSTER FISHERS LOST.
YARMOUTH, N. s., April 29.-The
people living about the Tusket islands and
the neigh boring mainland have passed
forty eight hours of terrible anxiety.
The Sc islands are great lobster fishing
grounds. Tuesday afternoon there was d
gale and the men were unable to go out to
the traps. Towards five o'clock the wind
died out and boats put out by scores to take
in Holsters They had just about time to get
to the traps when the gale came up with in
creased violence and blew with wild fury all
night. Return was impossible, and their
families on the shore spent an awful night
IolCliiHS " buC ohi VI bhO VIM SAO
the roar OF tho breakers. When morning
came nothing was to be seen of the fisher
mems boats, and it seemed as if they had
all been lost It was not until this morn
ing, when several steamers and schooners
arrived, that any definite information as to
the fate Of the men could be obtained.
Albert Harris, of Little River, is known to
have been drowned, and his brother Fred
erick; George and Gordon Hamilton, c.
MUSE and another man, name unknown,
are believed to have been drowned, as their
boats have been found bottom up. Many
marvellous escapes are reported.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-05-05

AT the East end of London shirts
are made at four cents each, and the
sewing girl must furnish her own
thread. Six shirts day are possi-
bility with steady application. giving
a net result Of less than twenty-four
cents Buttonholes are made at from
two to eight cents per dozen.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-05-05

Rev. Mr.. Webb, of Pocahontas
County, W. Va, while on his travels
encountered a large bear. He was
practically unarmed, having only a
pocket-knife about him. The bear
was bent on mischief, and Mr.. Webb
was kept on the defensive for nearly
five hours before he got chance to
use the knife with fatal effect on the
bears Chicago Times.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-05-05

1T is stated from Washington that all
the orders suspending the operation of
the long and short haul provision of the
Interstate Commerce law are to cease
on the same date.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-05-05

In Russia, on the northern railways,
the locomotives, hitherto burning
wood or coal, are being adapted for
peat burning, the saving being esti-
mated at some fifty per cent.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-05-05
CURRENT COMMENT.

The big bridge between New York
and Brooklyn is being treated to new
coat of paint, and it will take about
twenty tons of paint to cover tt
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-05-05

Mrs. HOWE, the female swindler of
Boston, was born in Alexandria, near
Washington, in 1926. Her maiden
name is said to have been Sarah G.
Chase
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-05-05

QUEENSTOWN, May 2.-William O'Brien,
editor of United Ireland, and Mr.. Kilbride,
one of the tenants evicted from the
Lansdowne estates, sailed for New
York to-day on the steamer Umbria.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-05-05

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May flames N.
Taggart, who for several years has been
paying teller of the Union Trust Company,
at Gil and 613 Chestnut street, has alb
seconded, and an examination of the books
of the company shows deficit of something
less than S1OO,00O Exactly what the de-
falcation is has not yet been ascertai1ed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-08-20
Dissolution of Partnership.
WANTED,

A n INTELLIGENT, EARNEST MAN TO
n represent a large. responsible house
in his own locality, and outside of large
cities. 4 remunerative salary to right
party. References exchanged. AM MANU-
FACTURISG HOUSE, IL Barclay Street. N. Y.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-08-20

advisability of discontinuing vain efforts
to enforce prohibition. In Minnesota
there has been a large increase in the
number of towns granting no license,
wnile in all other towns there is a
marked decrease in the number of sa-
Ions. In Minneapolis the saloons
decreased fully ne-third, while the
revenue to the city from licenses has
increased $40 COO. Similar excellent r, =
suits attend the Dow law in Ohio.
Since that law went into operation
more than 5000 saloons have been
closed. 1t is remarkable fact that the
prohibitionists are bitterly opposed to
the laws, because they do not close all
the saloons, and the liquor men are OPP
posed to them because they close so
many saloons.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-08-20

criminals ask to 7be deprived of liquor
They are familiar with the evil OF in-
toxication and know the consequences
Of liquor drinking, yet, as q rule, they
hold laws cruel and men their enemit g
who interfere to prevent drunkenness.
The Tennessee convicts have done them.
selves credit in their confession and az
peal. and the people of the State will do
well to heed the advice given by these
miserable men.
1t is probably true that nine tenths of
the crimes in this world may be traced
directly to the use of intoxicants. Es-
pecially is this true of crimes of vic
ience. Absolute prohibition if such q
thing were possible. would make this a
pretty good world 80 far as crimes
against persons are concerned.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-08-20
CONVIOTs' APPEAL.

1t IS q remarkable petition or appeal
which the inmates of the Tennessee
Penitentiary have addressed to the peo-
pie OF the State. Next month Tennes-
see viii vote on proposed amendment
TO the constitution prohibiting the sale
OF liquor. The campaign is vigorous
one, and seemingly everybody is taking
part in it, either for or against the pro-
position. Last week $50 convicts signed
the following, which was addressed to
the voters of Tennessee and is being
widely circulated through the State.
In all ages in the history OF mankind
crimes, reformations and revolutions have
been the direct result of practical expert
ences by the human family!
One of these experiences has taught the
people OF the State OF Tennessee that their
prisons sre filed, their poor houses occu-
pied. Snd their pauperS created by that soul-
destroying demon, whisky "
We, the inmates of the S. ate PenitentiSry,
knowing by observation, and convinced
by undeniable facts, that liquor is the cause
of al the misery We endure, of all the
haTdships and privations we subject
those 20 dependent upon US, do hereby most
earnest y ask that the vo'erS of this great
state nay seriously consider the question
before them, and give their aid in word and
deed, 10 the cause of Prohibition"
We do not say that every prisoner in the
State is haoitual drunkaTd. We do moi
claim that every criminal act was
perps trated under tie influence OF
WHISKY, but we earnestly assert
that three fourihs confined in these walii
can trace their downfall directly or indirec.
IL to that cause
Wearing the garb of disgrace, being dis
bonored and counted unworthy to mingl,
with the people OF cur State, we yet have tnt
same love for our wives, the same devotion
to our mothers, the same efe-tlon for oul
sisters and for their sake, and the sake o
our children we appeal to you TO unite a
ON. Inau. and free the State tom curs
c1ea,ed t'y the hands of men, disoounten
anced by the law of GOD
It is not an uncommon thing 70
criminals to attribute their misdeeds I
dnnk, but It is not often that these sans
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-08-20
THE UNION PACIFIC.
THE HERALD.
Salt Lake City, Utah.

The story of want of love and har-
mony in the circle of the high function
aries of the Union Pacific is not at all
astounding. Such was expected when
Thomas J. Potter was made manager OF
the company. 1t was even predicted at
the time, The HERALD suggesting that
if Mr.. Potter we're the man that he hao
assumed to be there would be won
derful revolution in the conduct Of the
road, and that a general rafting of dry
bones all along the line would take
place. 1t is said that Mr.. Adams and
Mr.. Potter do not agree, and
that the former is doing more or less
Kicking" This is quite natural, and
is necessarily the case. Mr.. Adams is
one OF those awfully good men to say a
word against whom is almost sin; he
would do no wrong, and we don't know
a man better qualified to stand at the
head of prosperous New England rail
road company; but he is not the man
to manage big western railroad corpo-
ration like the Union Pacific. which
must be aggressive, progressive and
liberal almost to recklessness. In the
west things are not done as they are
in the far east; the western peo-
pie are unlike those of the east,
and eastern ways, eastern customs
and eastern penuriouness will rot
ago down" west of the Missouri River.
Mr.. Potter is not only practical rail-
roader, but ne is q Westerner in the
broad sense of the term. A Harvard
graduate may be a very clever fellow
but if he can't wind a brake as well ss
the fellow who never saw the walls OF a
college, Mr.. Potter will employ the lat
ter for brakeman in preference to the
former. Mr.. Adams would probably
hire to graduate. The changes which
N. Potter has wrought, so far as we
& st all acquainted with them, are for
the good of the Union Pacific Railroad.
They are IN the interest of good and
efficient railroading, and a. not OPP
posed to the country through which the
Union Pacific runs They are such
changes as the wise man, familiar with
the requirements of the situation, would
have made. If they ara unsatisfactory
to Mr.. Adams, it is because he knows
less of what is required than Mr.. Potter.
1t is to be hoped that the alleged dis
agreement between the magnates is not
of such serious character that it will
necessitate the retirement OF either.
They are both needed by the company,
but IN different fields OF operation. Mr..
Adams can attend to the Boston end Of
the Union Pacific affairs most satisfac-
torlly, but just such man as Mr.. Pot
Ter is proving himself to be, should
have the absolute control of the prac-
teal management of the company.
The road needs him, and SO does the
great west which supports the Union
Pacific Railway. We believe Mr.. Pot
ter will do more to make that support
mutual and reciprocal than Mr.. Adams
could possibly do, until he had been
born again and born in another climate
than that Of cold, stately and forbid
ding Boston.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-08-20

THE DAILY HERALD is published ever
morning, Mondays excepl ed, az Ih TIE
HERALD Block, corner West Iempte anu
First South Streets, Salt Lake CITY. ~ LEE
HERALD CoMPANY Subscription price, In
advance, $1,000 per annum. post PAID;
THE SEMI-WEEKLY HERALD is puonsneo
every Wednesday and Saturday morning
prize in ADVANCE, $500 per yaae, SIX
months" 81 70, post paid.
TIE WEEKLY AEEALD J is published sS. every
Thursday morning Price. e., IN IN aovancs'
TIE SUNDAY HERALD is published every
Sunday morning. Price, in advance, $3.50
per annum, post paid.
6UBsCRIBERs WILL confer O favor by for
warding information to this Office when
their papers are not promptly received.
This will aid us to determine where the
fault lies.
AL COMMUNICATIONS should be addressed
to
THE HERALD,
Salt Lake City, Utah.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-08-20

LAST wINIEE the Minnesota I.egisIs-
tuce passed high license and local OPP
ton liquor law, and desperation is
such as to suggest TO other States the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-08-20

ONCE and Residence at the Deseret
Hospital
instruction giyer to students In MID.
WlfeDD ard monthly Nurses.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-08-20
DIR. BONANZA B. PRATT,

Eye sud Ear. Testing for Speotac1ss,
Obstetrics and Diseases
OF Women.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-03-17
Public Sale of Horses and Cattle.

On Friday, March 25th, at II a. m.
sharp, at my farm, 81 miles north OF
Solomon on meridian line.
IA head of horses, comprising work
mares, ranging from seven to ten years
4 three year old mares and l three year
old gelding; l two year old mare;
one year old colt and , one year old
mares. Two of the above mares are in
foal by an imported Clydesdale.
80 head of high grade shorthorn cat
tie, comprising ten mich cows, some
coming fresh about time of sale; bal
ance yearlings to five years old.
l corn planter, with check rover; ]
moving machine; l platform spring
wagon; l Minneapolis Irvine binder,
etc., etc.
TERMS OF SALE:-AmouRts $l0 and
under, cash over SO, credit of eight
montha viii be, given, with good ap-
proved security at ten per cent. interest.
A discount of seven per cent, will be
allowed for cash.
III. Low, Proprietor.
L. c. BAKER, Auctioneer. 2s-2w
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-03-17

On Monday evening last, at about
seven O'Clock, an extra east bound
freight was pulling out of the CITY. At
the Buckeye avenue crossing, q man
was observed to fall from the top of
one of the cars. After the train had
passed. he was picked up and taken to
the jail, where the extent of his in
jurieS was ascertained. His right arm
was crushed, the wheels having run
across the elbow, and down the arm.
He was also badly injured on the in
side of the right leg, the cut being about
SIX inches long, and extending four
inches in depth, through the pelyis and
into the abdominal cavity. The at
tending physicians, Drs. Garcelon and
King, decided that amputation of the
arm was necessary, and the operation
was accordingly performed. The in
jured man gave his name as James
MiSAen and said that he was a tramp,
stealing ride from Denver to his home
in st. Joe. He got on the extra at
Salina, but was discovered by the train
hands as the train slowed up to take
water here. After the train had started
he ran along the top of the cars, and as
it passed the depot, he said he was just
climbing down when brakeman pushed
him and he fell between the cars. The
latter part of his statement should
be taken cum grdno sails, as it was plainly
evid 7nt the man had been drinking.
The wounded man died at the residence
of Charles Bradley, corner of First
and Spruce streets, at O'Clock We'd
nesday morning.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-03-17
Pastures.

Che Berry & Prendergast Land Co.
has several of the finest pastures in the
state of Kansas. Most of the pastures
are from fifteen to twenty-five miles
northwest of Abilene, in Ottawa Co.
These pastures are well watered by run
ming streams. F. J. Bowen has charge
of the pastures in Ottawa county. Par
ties wishing to procure pastures for this
season will do well to apply at once
either to F. ]. Bowen at the pastures,
or to the Berry &c Prendergast Land
Co., of Abilene, Kan. 29-4t
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-03-17

J, G.. Hamaker, our we'll known
townsman and merchant, left on Mon
day last for Chicago, where he Will re-
main two weeks purchasing goods for
his dry goods establishment. A large
amount has already been received for
the spring trade, and those wishing the
newest, latest and best novelties. will
do well to call at the store. We are
pleased to see Mr.. Hamaker IN his ac-
customed good health, and hope he will
continue to enjoy it.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-03-17

Mr.. Kephart, well known and re-
spected citizen from Durango, COL,
passed through our city Sunday after
noon on his way home from visit to
Pennsylvania. His nelce, Miss Helen
Typer, one of our most highly respected
and worthy young ladies, accompanied
him. We will miss her presence in the
social circle, but trust she may form
the acquaintance of many friends dur
ing her absence. An enjoyable visit
and safe return is the wish of her
many friends here.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-03-17
B. H. D'HUY,
Thursday, March II, 1887.
L. Il. LIFTS & CO., ProprietOrs.
Announcements.

I am a candidate for Justice of the
Peace, and respectfully ask the support
of all my friends. john 7 QUINN.
l would respectfully announce my
self as candidate for the Office of Con-
stable, of the city of Abilene.
JACOB SECHRIST.
l hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for reelection to the office of con
stable. JOHN ,. WISE.
1913.
hereby announce myself as candi-
date for constable, at the coming city
election. WIN. L. ALLISON.
29-tf.
thereby announce myself as candi-
date for the Office of constable, at the
sprinp election, w. w. HERR.
29-tf,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-03-17

Incidental to the performance of 1.-The
Fireman Saturday evening last, Miss
Birdie Sprague, of Atchison, delivered
two Rotations, which were warmly re-
ceived and applauded. The young lady
is thorough mistress of the art of elO-
cutiOn. Her efforts here showed I'M
mistakable talent and close application.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-03-17

James X. Morris came into town last
Saturday, from his home in Lebanon,
Ohio, and left for Larned on Monday
where he has engaged himself with
Billy Sunderland, who opens up shortly
in that city. Billy is now in Chicago,
buying goods.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-03-17

Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage in the
Opera House Monday evening next.
Don't miss hearing the great Brooklyn
divine. The lecture big Blunders, -
will commence promptly at 7:3O o'clock,
and finish in time to allow those living
east to return home on the $50 train.
The price of admission will be sI.O0.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-03-17

Vans Little Red store" has shifted,
and is now in the roadway ON Second
st. and broadway, building to be COM
nenced at once on the old location.
Van will occupy the ground floor in the
new building, which will be completed
about the first of June.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-03-17

The Chronicle will, about April 10th,
come out in its former shape, that of a
quarto. The folio sheet will be run
until then, when the proprietors have
made arrangements to give its readers a
handsome illustrated patent inside. ."
The Improvement will be a good one.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-03-17

We are sorry to hear that Jake Dovel
has resigned his position of night clerk
at the Henry House. Jake was "a
whole team and a yellow dog under the
wagon" and it will be hard work to fill
his place as well as he did.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-03-17

a. 1ahner, of the firm of Sterl &
Zahner, left for Chicago last Saturday,
to purchase a spring stock. He was
accompanied by Harry Lifts, one of the
clerks in the firms establishment. who
will spend his time in sight seeing.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-03-17

Westward the star of empire takes
its way'' as well for church as state.
Rev. Talbot, bishop-elect of Wyoming
and Idaho, is said to be the first man
born west of the Mississippi who has
been elected to that Office. He was
born at Fayette, Mo-, Oct. 9th, 1913.